Gabriel Ramos (politician) explained

Gabriel Ramos is an American politician and businessman who served as a member of the New Mexico Senate. Ramos represented the 28th district, which includes Socorro, Glenwood, and Silver City.^{[1] [2]}

Education

Ramos earned a Bachelor of Science degree in business and public administration from Western New Mexico University.^[3]

Career

Prior to serving in the New Mexico Senate, Ramos served as Grant County Commissioner. He also worked as an insurance agent at State Farm and established a company, 1st Choice Satellite, Internet, And Home Security.

New Mexico Senate

Ramos took office on January 15, 2019, appointed to fill the seat left vacant by Howie Morales, who was elected Lieutenant Governor of New Mexico.^{[4] [5] [6] [7]}

Ramos has been criticized for voting with Republicans against his party on several issues. He voted to oppose a minimum-wage increase and voted against legislation to reduce gun violence.^[8] Ramos also backed the controversial billion-dollar Gila River diversion as a Grant County commissioner.^[9]

In the 2020 Democratic primary, Ramos was defeated for re-election by school psychologist Siah Correa Hemphill.^{[10] [11] [12] [13]}

References

1. Web site: New Mexico State Senate District 28. Ballotpedia. en. 2020-04-19.
2. Web site: Gabriel Ramos. Ballotpedia. en. 2020-04-19.
3. Web site: The Voter's Self Defense System. 2020-04-19. Vote Smart.
4. Web site: Legislator - New Mexico Legislature. www.nmlegis.gov. 2020-04-19.
5. Web site: Gabriel Ramos appointed to replace Howie Morales. Silver City Sun-News. en. 2020-04-19.
6. Web site: Governor ends fuss over Morales’ successor. By. Andrew Oxford . Santa Fe New Mexican. en. 2020-04-19.
7. Web site: Gabriel Ramos of Silver City appointed to New Mexico Senate. 2019-01-17. KRQE News 13. en-US. 2020-04-19.
8. Web site: Gould . Jens . Governor signs controversial red-flag bill into law . The Taos News . Taos News . en . February 26, 2020.
9. Web site: Legislative roundup, Jan. 15, 2019 . The Taos News . en . January 15, 2019.
10. Web site: Siah Correa Hemphill announces candidacy for NM Senate, District 28 . www.grantcountybeat.com . The Grant County Beat . October 19, 2019.
11. Web site: Goodman. Peter. May 10, 2020. Oil And Gas Interests Are Big Spenders In New Mexico Politics. www.krwg.org. KRWG Public Radio. en.
12. Web site: Gould. Jens. May 13, 2020. Lujan Grisham endorses candidates for primaries, backs Silver City senator's opponent. Santa Fe New Mexican. en.
13. Web site: Writer. Dan McKay Journal Staff. Several legislative incumbents appear headed toward defeat. 2020-06-06. www.abqjournal.com. en-US.